The Israeli military, in cooperation with the U.S. military (CENTCOM) and the Lebanese Armed Forces, has initiated a 'Safe Zone' pilot program in southern Lebanon. This coordination is part of a US-brokered framework agreement signed on June 26, which envisages the withdrawal of Israeli troops from occupied areas.
Israel, Lebanon, and the US signed a trilateral framework agreement to ease border tensions, marking a first step towards peace. The deal involves Israeli withdrawal from two areas in southern Lebanon, with Lebanese Armed Forces taking control.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire in Washington talks, contingent on Iran-backed Hezbollah ceasing fire and evacuating southern Lebanon. This marks the fourth round of US-led talks, with further discussions planned for June.
Hezbollah's disarmament is contingent on Iran's involvement in conflict resolution, according to Middle East analyst Naji Malaeb. He stated that Iran supplies Hezbollah's arsenal and holds the decision-making power over its future use. Malaeb suggested potential integration of Shiite militias into the Lebanese army.
Two Lebanese army servicemen were severely wounded in an attack by an Israeli drone on their vehicle in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh Governorate.
